Finding the right educational environment for children with special learning needs can be a challenging task. Several specialist education schools in Western Cape provide tailored support and resources to help every child thrive. These institutions focus on creating inclusive, adaptive, and supportive learning environments.
The Academy For Learning
Type of learners: Autism, developmental delay, speech/language impairment
About the school: The AFL has developed an innovative approach to education which specialises in blending mainstream education requirements with individualised support. This enables the AFL to create a stimulating and effective learning environment with play and discipline as core foundations. Each child is treated as an individual and their daily learning program is developed around their personal needs and learning styles.
Learning programs are designed around the following skills: speech and communication, cognitive, behavioural, social, emotional, sensory and physical. The school follows the CAPS curriculum and offer from Grade R to Grade 7. We also offer a Special Education Needs Coordination Unit (SENCO) which caters for children who need more intense support or are following a fully individualised program. There are 8 – 10 learners per class.
Address: 254 Main Road, Diep River, Cape Town (Entrance in Thornton Road)
Website: www.academyforlearning.co.za
Email: theacademyforlearning@gmail.com
Tel: 074 130 8374
Curro Uitzicht
Types of learners: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Anxiety disorder, ADD.
About school: Curro Uitzich specializes in assisted learning for learners from Grade 1 to Grade 7. The classes are limited to 12 learners per class so that they can get lots of personal attention and specialised support. Assisted learning aims to reintegrate learners into mainstream environments therefore it is not suitable for learners with high intervention needs who are unable to manage in mainstream environment.
Address: Cnr Wildebeest and Springbok Road, Uitzicht
Website: www.curro.co.za
Email: info.uitzicht@curro.co.za
Tel: 087 087 4760
Dunatos Private School
Type of learners: High functioning Autism. ADHD, Anxiety, mild cerebral palsy, partially sighted, mildly hearing.
About the school: The school was founded and registered with the department of Education in 2001. Full CAPS curriculum is applied from Grade 8 to 12.
Address: 59 Old Paarl Road, Stikland, Cape town
Website: www.dunatos.co.za
Email: info@dunatos.co.za
Tel: 021 300 6698
EduExcellence Private School
Type of learners: ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, general learning difficulties and neurodiversity.
About the school: EduExcellence remedial school aids learners with neurodiversity by the means of an integrated CAPS curriculum from grade R. They have been assisting children to thrive and successfully integrate into mainstream environments since 2007.
Address: 6 Elma Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Website: www.eduexcellence.co.za
Email: operations@eduexcellence.co.za
Tel: 021 565 0676
Glenbridge special school
Address: 91 Main Road, Diep River, Cape Town
Website: www.glenbridgeschool.co.za
Email: glensped@mweb.co.za
Tel: 021 712 2075
Types of learners: Down Syndrome, Foetal alcohol syndrome, Williams syndrome etc
About the school: Glenbridge special school offers a curriculum designed around the learners needs. In the foundation phase of the school, learners concentrate on routines, activities for sally living and some functional curriculum activities. In the intermediate phase learners concentrate on functional curriculum activities and some work on skills. In the senior phase, learners concentrate more on work skills with some curriculum activities.
Legacy Centre
Type of learners: Autism, developmental delay, hearing impaired, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, specific learning disabilities, Speech and Language impairments
About the school: One-on-one tutoring by professionals, specifically adjusted for your child’s needs. School fees include equine therapy, Gemiini tutoring, private therapy room. Emphasis is put on teaching life skills. CCTV access for parents.
Address: 10, 11th Avenue, Denneoord, George
Website: www.legacycentre.co.za
Email: legacycentregeorge@gmail.com
Tel: 044 873 3440
Oakley House school
Type of learners: Autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, speech/language impairment and other barriers to learning.
About the school: At Oakley House School, they believe that every child with learning difficulties can learn, that they are entitled to inspiring teaching tailored to how they learn best. Oakley house school aims to equip them with the tools, skills, and confidence to become independent learners who are able to succeed in school.
Address:
Preparatory School: 99 Main Road, Plumstead.
High School and Training & Support Centre: 68 Myburgh road, Diep River.
Website: www.oakleyhouse.co.za
Email: infoprep@oakleyhouse.co.za / infohigh@oakleyhouse.co.za / training@oakleyhouse.co.za
Tel: Preparatory School: 021 762 7204 / High School & Support Centre: 021 713 3885
Tafelberg School
Type of learners: Dyslaxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, speech and reading challenges
About the school: Tafelberg school is a public remedial school that caters for learners from Grade R to Grade 2 who find it difficult to thrive in a mainstream environment. The school follows a CAPS curriculum
Address: 2 Swellengrebel Avenue, Bothasig, Cape Town
Website: www.tafelberg.co.za
Email: reception@tafelbergschool.co.za
Tel: 021 300 3366
Shelanti Private school
Types of learners: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Apraxia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, concentration difficulties and Autism
About the school: Shelanti private school is a registered, private remedial school in the Blouberg area that caters for children with average to high average intellectual with mild to moderate educational support. The school environment is small, loving and accepting with class sizes that range from 8 – 14 learners.
Address: 24 Stepney Road, Table View, Cape Town
Website: www.shelantiprivateschool.co.za
Email: deirdre@shelantiprivateschool.co.za
Tel: 021 557 3484
Vredelust college remedial school
Type of learners: Autism, ADHD, Sensory spectrum disorder, dyslexia, audiology difficulties and speech and language inferiority
About the school: Vredelust college remedial school is accredited with the department of education. It caters for children on various spectrums. The school is managed independently and offers a holistic approach to learning that incorporates the CAPS curriculum or an individualised educational plan.
Address: 103 13th Avenue, Vredelust, cape town
Website: www.vredelustcollegeremedialschool.co.za
Email: vredelustcollege@telkomsa.net
Tel: 021 949 5526
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